Celiac disease is a chronic digestive disorder that
is caused by a hereditary intolerance to
gluten.
Gluten is a component of wheat, rye, oats, barley, and related grains hybrids like kamut, etc. When you consume gluten, it causes damage to the small intestine. It is believed that the body responds to gluten as if it was an antigen, and launches an immune system attack on your body. It causes your sm intestine to swell, which impairs your body to be able to absorb vital nutrients.